JFK Airport Car Rental

Each terminal's have rental car counter or courtesy telephones.

Budget, National, Avis, Hertz, & Alamo!
Car rental companies that operate at JFK Airport:

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Avis

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Bldg 305 Federal Circle, Jamaica ,New York
, NY 11430, US
Phone: (1) 718-244-5400
Hours: Sun-Sat Open 24 hrs

Budget

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Bldg 310 Federal Circle, Jamaica, New York
, NY 11430, US
Phone: (1) 718-656-1890
Hours: Sun - Sat open 24 hrs

Dollar Rent A Car

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Bldg
312 Federal Circle, Jamaica, New York, NY 11430,US
Phone: (1) 718-244-1235
Hours: Sun - Sat open 24 hrs

Enterprise

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149-05 131ST Street Jamaica
, NY 11430-1510
Phone: (1) 718-659-1200
Hours: Mon-Sat 6:00AM- 10:00PM; Sun 7:00AM-10:00PM

Hertz

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Bldg 318 , New York 11430-9508
, US
Phone: (1) 718-656-7600
Hours: Sun - Sat open 24 hrs

National Car Rental

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Bldg 308, Federal Circle New York - Jamaica
, NY 11430, US
Phone: (1) 718-632-8300
Hours: Sun-Sat: 12:00AM-01:00AM; Sun-Sat: 06:00AM-11:59PM

CKivell

I wonder if someone can help me?

I am planning to visit America (from the UK) in the Summer with my son, to celebrate his 18th birthday in June. We are flying into JFK, visiting a relative near Liberty in The Catskills, then over to Boston, and back via Cape Cod/ New England. Long Island. At this (early) stage, we are planning to arrive on Friday 22nd June, and would return the car mid/late pm on the 2nd July.

I would prefer something a little "different" ie a convertible of some description, maybe Audi A4 size, or similar... but not a Mini.

I cant seem to get much joy on various web site so I was just wondering if a) this is possible and b) if so, some idea as to the likely cost. Clearly if it is ridiculously expensive, I will just have a "standard" car ie Focus or similar!

Any help you can provide would be much appreciated.

Christopher Kivell

PS I am 54 years of age.

Jay jay (not verified)

when i arrive in terminal 1 which train do i take to the long term parking?

Thanks,

Jay

JFK_Specialist_...

The one on track 1.
JFK_Specialist

Anonymous

Are there any car rental places INSIDE the airport?

B2G

No, all rental car counters are located at the Federal Circle. Take any AirTrain on track 1 from terminals to Federal Circle station.

JRE (not verified)

My wife and I returned a car to Avis Thursday afternoon before flying back to Europe. Unfortunately, we lost our GPS device and we think that it might have been left on a seat within the hall, in front of the tellers desk.If you happened to find it, would you mind contacting us at the above mentioned e-mail address? Thank you for your attention.

JRE (not verified)

Could somebody reply to my preceding post? Thank you for your attention.

goldenbear

Hi,I will be renting a car from Hertz JFK location. As I will not be arriving the airport by air I plan to take Airtran from Jamaica Station to Federal Circle. I wonder how far is Hertz rental location from the Airtran terminal? Is it outside or inside the terminal?

Thanks and appreciate your helps!

Best regards.

MSKT

Outside the terminal. Take any air train on track 1 to get there. It takes little more than 5 minutes.

goldenbear

Sorry, you mean I should take Airtran from Federal Circle on track 1 to get there after arriving from Jamaica Station? Thanks for clarification.

Regards

JFK_Specialist_...

MSKT is right. Once you arrive at Federal Circle or if you are at Jamaica Station take any train on track 1 to all terminals.
JFK_Specialist

goldenbear

thanks much!

as (not verified)

Which car rental has the best rate for people under 25? My husband and I are 24 years old, but we are not trying to pay extra money due to our being shy of 25 by 3 months.

JFK_Specialist_...

Avis would be your best choice.
JFK_Specialist

Sherifm

Hi, I want to rent a car to travel to Montreal. What is the nearest airport in New York City to Montreal so I can rent the car from? JFK or La Guardia?

JFK_Specialist_...

JFK
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orosz72 (not verified)

Can you please confirm that there is FREE and CONTINUOUS shuttle service from all JFK terminals to the rental car parking lots?

Thanks,

B2G

AirTrain runs 24/7 and is free between terminals and Federal Circle where the rental cars are located. Take any train on track 1.

Ann Mendenhall (not verified)

Is it more expensive to rent a car at JFK and return to La Guardia?

B2G

The reply below from B2G. (with a period) is just a little off. Figure around $100 per day for drop off at LGA, around $75 per day return to JFK with the major rental car companies.

B2G.

It is very cheap to rent a car at JFK figure around 30$.

Anonymous (not verified)

Hi. I am returning a car at hertz (federal circle). What would be the closest taxi stand? Thanks

JFK_Specialist_...

Right outside the station.
JFK_Specialist

Lothar (not verified)

Hi!
I intend to rent a car at JFK soon. Is my European / German driver's license sufficient or is it mandatory to have an international license?
Thanks!

JFK_Specialist_...

You should have an international drivers permit with you in the U.S.
JFK_Specialist

Michal Skala (not verified)

You should, but you do not really need to...
It was enough for me to get my local driving license (Slovak). The guy at the counter used a magic book to check whether it's valid unlimited time...
They recognize European driving licenses.

CA Girl (not verified)

We are flying in via American to JFK and renting from National. My husband has a breathing condition and can't walk far, can I pick up the car and drive back to the airport close to baggage claim to pick him and the baggage up?

Thank you for your reply.

B2G

Absolutely. Take any AirTrain on track 1 from T8 to Federal Circle (about 5 minutes), all rental cars are located there.

Andrijana

My fiance is coming from Diseldorf Germany to JKF by Air Berlin and than by American Airlines to Miami..When he picks up his begs where does he check them in??Where he waits for his plain for Miami or there is a desk for American Airlines that he needs to look for???

RZ (not verified)

Terminal 8 American Airlines check in counter.

Aguia113

Is there an Alamo counter at Federal Circle?

Von Hagen (not verified)

Yes.

olajane (not verified)

How long does it take to get from the car rental location to the airport?

JFK_Specialist_...

5.10 minutes.
JFK_Specialist

Mick P (not verified)

1.I intend to pick up a rental car from the airport, do I go straight to Federal Circle, I will be coming via Manhattan....taxi....will it be able to drop me off at the Federal Circle.
2.The hire car company we will be using is Alamo (through Virgin-Alantic)but have noticed that Alamo are not on the list of rental companies that operate here?

B2G

1)just tell the driver you want to go to JFK Airport-Federal Circle, all rental cars are located there, there are no rental car counters in the terminals.
2)Alamo is located there.

Anonymous (not verified)

just checked on the jfk website and they state that only 6 rental companies operate from there,
Avis
Budget
Dollar
Enterprise
Hertz
National
where does Alamo operate from, or is it part of the National company, does it have its own desk, does it operate from the federal circle

B2G

I understand there is an Alamo counter there.

Anonymous (not verified)

Alamo is represented by National at JFK.

Anonymous (not verified)

I will rent a car with SIXT, but I don´t see they office in the federal circle, where is it?

South African (not verified)

Hi Please advise the best way, besides hiring a self drive vehicle to get to Newport on 8 September 2011 from JFK. with thanks

B2G

Is your destination Newport, Rhode Island??

romaversa (not verified)

Hello,
I will be arriving at terminal 7, I need to know how to get to car rental's offices. Do they accept walk-ins? Should I book online, if it is cheaper?
thank you

B2G

Definitely book on-line so you have at least you have a car reserved. Take any AirTrain on track 1 to Federal Circle, all rental car companies are located there.

romaversa (not verified)

Million thanks for your help!

Anonymous (not verified)

I will be going to receive my family at JFK airport and want to rent a car from airport itself. Please let me know where can I find the rental car office.

B2G

Rental cars are located at the Federal Circle AirTrain station, take any AirTrain on track 1 from terminal to Federal Circle. There are no rental car counters in the terminals.

Anonymous (not verified)

hi

just wondering does enterprise let you rent a car from JFK and return it at their coney island branch? If not, does any other company on this site do?

B2G

Ask Enterprise.

Anonymous (not verified)

Hi, I am travelling along and returning my rental car at Hertz, JFK. I have 2 big luggage and 1 handcarry. I will not be able to handle myself with all these luggages unless there is a luggage carts at the Hertz return.
Can you please is there any luggage carts available at Hertz Return? TQ very much~!